Country music owes a lot of its music to Black country artists, including these four, who helped shape the genre.

DALLAS - Cowboy Troy can't walk into a concert venue without turning heads. He knows there's no way a 6-foot-5-inch black country rapper can escape the curious stares. Especially when he's wearing a ...

With the release of his new album, the Texas rapper makes a concerted play towards a new audience. But will it pay off? The first noise on BigXThaPlug’s latest album, I Hope You're Happy, comes from a ...

Black artists have long been a part of the country music industry, lending some of their cultural influences to arguably one of the most American of music genres. However, they have often faded into ...

Despite country music's roots, Black artists have faced a relentless struggle to obtain mainstream success in the genre. Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter" highlighted Black country artists past and ...

Beyond country music, Black artists in Nashville have made significant contributions to blues, bluegrass, folk, rap, R&B and more. This article highlights contemporary Black artists in Nashville who ...